How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOOLS007 - Archive infostructure &1 is inactive and cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOOLS -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Archive infostructure &1 is inactive and cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOOLS007 - Archive infostructure &1 is inactive and cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOOLS007 Archive infostructure &1 is inactive and cannot be used typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system attempts to access an archive infostructure that is not active. This can happen during various operations, such as reporting or data retrieval, where the system expects to use archived data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the specified archive infostructure (denoted by &1 in the error message) is inactive. This means that the infostructure has not been properly activated or has been deactivated in the system, making it unavailable for use in data processing or reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Archive Infostructure Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the status of the archive infostructure in question. You can find it under the relevant archiving object.
  
  
  
  Activate the Infostructure:
  
  If the infostructure is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same area where you checked the status.
  Look for an option to activate the infostructure. This may involve selecting the infostructure and choosing an "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the archiving object and infostructure is correctly set up. This includes checking any related settings in the SAP TM configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infostructure and archiving object for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After activating the infostructure, perform the operation that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure of the infostructure)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address issues with archiving or specific infostructures in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving in SAP TM and the specific infostructures you are working with.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the archive infostructure is active and usable in your SAP system.